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CWA calls upon the NSW Government to act now on drought relief for small businesses 11 September 2019 As conditions across the state continue to worsen, the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (CWA of NSW) is calling on the NSW Government for more direct drought support, including support for non-farming small businesses who are also struggling alongside primary producers. CWA of NSW State President, Stephanie Stanhope said that the drought continues to bite and rural communities need the full support of the State Government...
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CWA starting a Sconversation about women’s mental health 26 August 2019 ‘Start a Sconversation’ - that’s what the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA of NSW) is asking communities across NSW to do during its annual Awareness Week starting on Sunday, September 1... Photos: |
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Inquiry into Inland Rail supported by CWA of NSW State Conference in Albury 9 May 2019 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is seeking an independent inquiry into aspects
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Concerns that looming election stalling drought assistance commitments 8 May 2019 The Country Women’s Association of NSW is urgently seeking assurances from both sides of
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CWA of NSW members welcome new president 8 May 2019 Stephanie Stanhope, from the NSW South Coast, has been elected as the new president of the Country
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New president, water concerns and health headline 2019 CWA of NSW conference in Albury 24 March 2019 Members from around the state will come together in Albury next month for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales’ annual conference...
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Ahead of election CWA calls on parties to reveal ‘transformative’ approach 14 March 2019 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has today released its policy priorities ahead of the NSW state election, along with a series of responses from the state’s political parties.... Policies response summary |
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New position underlines CWA’s commitment to speaking up for country NSW 12 March 2019 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has announced the creation of a Policy Manager role, further strengthening the organisation as a significant and powerful voice when it comes to advocating for rural, regional and remote women and families in NSW... Photo: Adair Garemyn
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CWA of NSW bucks the trend with membership numbers on the rise 01 October 2018 While the likes of service clubs, not-for-profits, unions and sporting groups are all battling falling membership numbers, the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW is proving to be an exception to the rule. |
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$5 million in additional funding for CWA to help drought-affected farmers 30 August 2018 Today’s announcement by Coles that more than $5 million is going to the Country Women’s Association to assist drought-affected farmers has been welcomed by the CWA of NSW... |
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Country NSW sick of second-class treatment when it comes to health care 27 August 2018 The widening gap between health care services in country communities and those in metropolitan centres is the focus of a major new campaign by the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW. Health care inequalities will be the focus of this year’s CWA of NSW Awareness Week, which launches on Saturday, September 1, with the organisation preparing to expose the increasing disparity between the city and the bush when it comes to health care access and affordability... |
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Government drought assistance package welcomed by CWA of NSW 30 July 2018 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has welcomed today’s announcement from the NSW Government on further support for drought-affected farmers... |
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CWA of NSW to give $100,000 in grants to drought-affected farmers 3 July 2018 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has announced $100,000 will be released from its Disaster Relief fund to help farm families in NSW struggling with worsening drought conditions... |
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Urgent call for action on drought, Murray-Darling Basin and homelessness gain wide support This year’s Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales state conference in Armidale has heard some passionate debate around a raft of environmental, health and social issues, including an emergency motion on the worsening drought across much of the state... Photo: The Hon John Barilaro MP speaking at the CWA of NSW Conference.
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Plastic bags, deer and Murray-Darling Basin Plan on agenda for CWA conference 20 April 2018 Members from around the state will come together in Armidale next month for the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales’ annual conference.... Photo: CWA of NSW delegates at last year's conference
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Country Women’s Association of NSW extends support to Tathra fire victims 27 March 2018 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has today announced a commitment of $50,000 from its Disaster Relief fund to assist the victims of the bushfire that ravaged the community of Tathra...
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It’s show time for CWA’s five-star catering marathon 20 March 2018 It was a record-breaking year for the CWA of NSW last year when they sold more than 50,000 scones at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show, and the challenge is on again as members from all corners of the state come together for the ultimate catering challenge. |
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CWA calls for greater support for regional and rural families 24 August 2017 The Country Women’s Association of NSW has announced a major campaign championing women and families living in regional and rural New South Wales as part of its annual Awareness Week, launching on Saturday 2nd September. The CWA is calling for greater support across a number of key issues, and partnering with other organisations to deliver support and resources...
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CWA comes together to debate policy for 95th time 11 May 2017 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales will come together for its annual conference from 22-25th May this year for the 95th time. The largest women’s organisation in Australia, since 1922 the CWA has been working to improve the living conditions and welfare of women and families... Photo 1: CWA of NSW President Annette Turner preparing for the 2017 State Conference |
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Country Women’s Association of NSW celebrates 70 years of service at Sydney Royal Easter Show 10 April 2017 The organisation is about much more than tea and scones, but this week, members from across the State are delighted to be up to their elbows in more than two and a half tonnes of flour as they celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW’s tea room at the Sydney Royal Easter Show...
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CWA of NSW urges farming families to prioritise quad bike safety 20 March 2017 The Country Women’s Association of NSW President Annette Turner has urged farming families to prioritise quad bike safety, with a staggering 111 people across Australia losing their lives since 2011 in quad bike accidents1, with 29 of these incidents occurring in NSW. Thousands more have been injured....
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16 February 2017 The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of New South Wales has today announced a commitment of up to $50,000 from its Disaster Relief fund, to assist the victims of the Sir Ivan fire with their immediate needs. The CWA also formed a committee with the community of Dunedoo yesterday to manage the many generous offers of assistance that are rolling in for people affected by fire...
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CWA of NSW celebrates International Day of Rural Women with global leadership appointments 10 October 2016 As the United Nations (UN) International Day of Rural Women (15th October) draws near, the CWA of NSW is celebrating the appointment of two of its members to global and regional leadership roles, highlighting the breadth of talent of women in regional and rural Australia... Image: CWA taking the lead at the Associated Country Women of the World conference in the United Kingdom. L-R CWA of NSW's Annette Turner and Ruth Shanks, CWA of Australia's Dorothy Coombe and CWA of NSW's Gail Commens.
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CWA calls on improved connectivity for rural and regional NSW 1 September 2016 The CWA of NSW has announced a major push for better connectivity in regional and rural areas as part of its annual Awareness Week campaign – using high profile voices to highlight the impact of the issue on mental health support, access to education and ability to run a business.
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CWA of NSW funds mobile Salvation Army drug-support pilot for Regional NSW The Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW has provided $277,874 in funding to The Salvation Army to provide mobile drug-support services in Western and North Western NSW. CWA of NSW President Tanya Cameron said, “Alcohol and other drugs [AOD] have a horrifying impact on people, their families and communities... IMAGE 1: CWA of NSW President Tanya Cameron (R) presents $277,874 to Salvation Army’s Gerard Byrne IMAGE 2: L-R Salvation Army’s Gerard Byrne, Maj. Christine Martin and Lt. Mark Townsend with CWA of NSW State President Tanya Cameron and State Vice President Ruth Cargill. |
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Lively debate on the cards at 94th CWA annual conference For over ninety four years the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) has been working to improve the living conditions of women and their families. The policy of the CWA is debated at its annual conference which this year will be held in the NSW central west town of Cowra... Motions for debate at the annual conference as well as the program detailing each day. |
